Art

Beautiful map of Mantua area, showing the city surrounded by water, the districts, cornfields rivers and surrounding towns. Ornamental cartouche at top right, secondary cartouche with two scales, decorated with globe, scrolls, book and compass. Beadwork border. Copper engraving. Later colouring. Fine condition, 3cm closed tear at lower centre fold, not affecting map Excellent wide margins Size: 47.5 x 35 cm.